The Minister for Finance, Cassiel Ato Forson, has announced that the government is introducing a series of policies and programmes aimed at creating sustainable employment opportunities, particularly for young people.

Dr. Forson made the remarks after a meeting with Paschal Donohoe on Monday, March 16, 2026, where discussions focused on Ghana’s economic recovery and strategies to address unemployment.

According to the Finance Minister, the government’s primary focus last year was to stabilise and reset the economy, but attention is now shifting toward tackling joblessness, especially among the youth.

He noted that Ghana, like many countries in Africa, has a rapidly growing youthful population, making job creation an urgent priority. Dr. Forson stressed that relying solely on public sector employment will not be enough to absorb the increasing number of young people entering the labour market.

He explained that the government is therefore implementing new initiatives designed to stimulate private sector growth and expand employment opportunities across multiple sectors of the economy.

Mr. Donohoe, on his part, commended Ghana for the progress made in improving its national finances and stabilising the economy. He also reaffirmed the World Bank’s readiness to support the country’s development agenda.

According to him, the institution is prepared to assist Ghana through initiatives such as a Jobs and Growth Analysis, which will help identify areas with strong potential for job creation and economic expansion.

Dr. Forson welcomed the continued partnership with the World Bank, expressing confidence that the collaboration will contribute to job creation, increased economic opportunities, and long-term prosperity for Ghanaians.